Gronder field. The name almost had him shivering. He knew exactly what was in store for the man in front of him and it wasn't all good. He had been there at Gronder field though at the sidelines watching. He was always watching. Yes he'd accepted Byleth's proposal to rejoin the blue lions years ago but he still never truly felt a part of them.

Seeing the slightly distant look in Dimitri's eye had him feeling sympathetic. He couldn't tell him what he'd lose at Gronder, at least not yet. They were never really that close and it didn't seem right to tell him. With a sigh he spoke.

"I remember Gronder. It would seem I am indeed from a different time from you, Dimitri." Formalities weren't exactly needed if this wasn't his exact King anymore. "It's been almost 3 months since Gronder for me."